{"product_id":"love-sex-magic-aphrodisiacs","title":"Love.Sex.Magic: Aphrodisiacs","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin us at the \u003cstrong\u003eBrooklyn Apothecary\u003c\/strong\u003e on \u003cstrong\u003eTuesday August 11th\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003e7pm\u003c\/strong\u003e for an evening exploring the world of herbal aphrodisiacs: ancient plant wisdom for modern sensuality, pleasure and connection, in collaboration with Shag Williamsburg. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor centuries, people around the world have turned to plants to awaken the senses, cultivate vitality, inspire creativity, deepen intimacy, and celebrate the richness of the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word \"Aphrodisiac\" generally brings one thing to mind, however there is no switch to turn the body on, each plant and each person may develop a unique relationship and understanding of what an aphrodisiac means to them. Let's explore how different herbal plants and remedies can activate the body and spirit and how plants have been consumed historically \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eand modern applications in various cultures and traditions for our pleasure and enjoyment, through ritual, tea and ancient wisdom.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe evening opens with a shamanic limpia (energetic cleansing) led by Phillia Kim Downs, inviting guests to slow down, become present, and transition from the busyness of everyday life into a shared space of curiosity and exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom there, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnima Mundi Herbals\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eteam will guide us through the world of botanical\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eaphrodisiacs\u003c\/span\u003e, sharing the history, traditions, and practical uses of plants while guests enjoy Anima Mundi's signature\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSensuali-tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe experience concludes with a guided shamanic journey, offering an opportunity to reconnect with the qualities that support deeper love, authentic intimacy, creativity, confidence, joy, and self-trust—remembering that the greatest transformation begins within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHerbal Sensuli-tea blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e15% off Anima Mundi products in store\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGoodie bag from SHAG - A SEXY SHOP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpace is limited, please purchase ticket sin advance. Refunds accepted up to 24 hours prior to event unless cancelled due to unforeseen circumstance. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSHAG is an award-winning, women-owned intimacy boutique and community space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. For nearly two decades, SHAG has inspired curiosity, connection, and pleasure through thoughtfully curated products, education, and experiences celebrating love, relationships, and sexual wellness.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePhillia Kim Downs is the co-creator and host of LOVE.SEX.MAGICK. With twenty years of experience as a Shamanic Practitioner, she was initiated into the indigenous Andean Inkan lineage in Peru. Through storytelling, ceremony, and meaningful conversation, she blends ancient wisdom with modern perspectives to create immersive experiences exploring love, relationships, ritual, and self-discovery.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChloe is a somatic \u0026amp; Thai bodywork practitioner, community builder and herbal enthusiast. She worked on a medicinal farm north of the Hudson Valley and completed a 9 month herbal apprenticeship at Raven Crest Botanicals. Chloe also studied with Amanda David of The People's Medicine School in Ithaca, NY. She continues to learn about herbs and the body through various lenses, such as Ayurveda and TCM. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorativethai.com\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/restorativethai.com\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1784047665245000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw3DLHWY16yVgSIq2bNk_-bN\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erestorativethai.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"Tuesday August 11th 2026 \/ 19:00","offer_id":42892381421643,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/1467\/files\/BOTANICAAPHRODISIACS.png?v=1783960399","url":"https:\/\/animamundiherbals.com\/products\/love-sex-magic-aphrodisiacs","provider":"Anima Mundi Herbals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}